Neil Rogers Show

Get ready to party like it's 1999. Happy New Year, Neil!Rick & Suds debut, Cox, kids at hockey game, Mike Reineri, Mitch Lewis getting fat, Don Imus, Jim Rome, Columbus/OSU caller

Best of: Pros and Cons book, Jimmy Johnson, Dolphins (late Oct 98 or early Nov 98 est)

What was Uncle Neil squawking about as 1998 came to an end: Howard Beale article on local CBS news station, toilet seat quest, 1-year anniversary at WQAM, Neil is giving away his Dolphins tickets, Leykis story

It's almost New Years Eve 1998 and as you might have guessed, Neil God has a lot to say: How Rick & Suds returned to mornings at SuperTalk, KMart toilet seat, Buddy Nevins letter, the lack of true hockey fans, Canadian homeless

Neil Rogers is talking sports today on WQAM. Joe Castello in for Jorge. Neil's toilet seat is broken, and he is pissed off and fired up about the end zone celebrations at football games. Finally, they get an exterminator to spray the building. Just another day in the paradise called WQAM.

Neil Rogers focuses on Hurricane Katrina’s devastation, criticizing weather forecasters and news networks for underestimating the storm while discussing South Florida power outages, gasoline prices, and recovery concerns. The episode also covers Iraq, global warming, Pat Robertson’s remarks about Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, local radio ratings and station problems, and Neil’s personal stories about racing and broadcasting.- Hurricane Katrina’s damage in New Orleans, Mississippi, and the Gulf Coast, including criticism of weather forecasting and hurricane coverage- South Florida power outages, gasoline price increases, hurricane food-safety advice, and alleged utility failures- Neil’s criticism of WQAM’s sales department, station copy, ratings, and rival radio outlets, including a call from former colleague Meg- Iraq’s proposed constitution, Cindy Sheehan’s antiwar protest, and Neil’s broader criticism of cable-news coverage- Global warming, hurricane intensity, and political pressure on climate scientists- Pat Robertson’s call to remove Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and discussion of the FCC’s response- The poll question: “What’s the best movie of 2004 and 2005?”Hurricane Katrina weather forecasts, South Florida power outages, Cindy Sheehan, Pat Robertson Hugo Chávez, global warming climate scientists, WQAM ratings, best movie of 2004 and 2005

Neil Rodgers dismisses widespread Y2K fears while discussing holiday news, local gun violence, the Dolphins-Jets game, and the strain of carrying multiple sports broadcasts. He also revisits WQAM’s no-call format, criticizes local media and station management, questions the handling of money from an O.J. Simpson charity golf event, and debates free speech controversies involving John Rocker.- Y2K fears, public expectations, and New Year’s Eve security preparations- Dolphins-Jets Monday night game and WQAM’s crowded sports programming- Christmas and holiday shootings in Texas, Louisiana, Kendall, and Plantation- WQAM’s no-phone-call format and the possibility of a listener vote on whether to continue it- Radio station politics, outdated equipment, management practices, and local sports-media coverage- O.J. Simpson charity golf tournament, Center One fundraising, and questions about the handling of donated money- John Rocker’s comments, free speech, political correctness, and sports disciplineY2K fears, Dolphins-Jets game, WQAM no-call format, O.J. Simpson charity golf tournament, Center One fundraiser, John Rocker comments, Miami radio station politics

Neil Rogers focuses on Tropical Storm Katrina’s expected South Florida landfall, rainfall, storm preparations, and local disruptions. The episode also examines Pat Robertson’s comments about Hugo Chavez, criticism of George W. Bush and the Iraq War, and South Florida sports and radio coverage, alongside Neil’s stories about finding money.- Tropical Storm Katrina’s projected South Florida landfall, storm warnings, rainfall, flooding, wind forecasts, and public reaction- Pat Robertson’s call for action against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, his subsequent apology, and Venezuela’s discounted oil proposal for Caribbean countries- Criticism of George W. Bush’s Iraq War policies, military service history, veterans’ reactions, and the American Legion’s opposition to anti-war protests- Poll question: “Which religious nut do you hate the most?”- South Florida sports coverage, including the Marlins’ schedule, the Roberto Luongo arbitration award, and criticism of Dolphins broadcasters Jimmy Cefalo and Joe Rose- Neil’s anecdotes about finding $80 in Canadian currency and discovering $20 bills shortly after moving to Miami Beach in 1976- The Marlins’ suspension of a batboy after Brad Penny dared him to drink a gallon of milkTropical Storm Katrina, Pat Robertson Hugo Chavez, George W. Bush Iraq War, Roberto Luongo arbitration, Jimmy Cefalo Joe Rose, Marlins batboy milk dare, Neil Rogers found money

Neil Rogers discusses the John Rocker controversy, arguing that offensive opinions should not automatically lead to punishment, and comments on college binge drinking, alcohol, guns, and holiday safety. He also criticizes WQAM’s technical and management problems, including interruptions to Yahoo Broadcast’s online archives, while presenting Christmas-themed song parodies, fake advertisements, and listener complaints.- John Rocker’s remarks, Hank Aaron’s reaction, and the debate over free speech and punishment- College binge drinking, alcohol-related deaths, guns, and holiday drunk driving- Yahoo Broadcast’s planned switch from RealAudio to Windows Media Player and its impact on archives, live streaming, and Unix users- WQAM’s engineering, internet, station-management, and payment problems- Neil’s no-call format, his earlier call-in radio history at WKAT, and listener reactions to the change- FCC, sponsor, and listener complaints about the show’s profanity, sexual material, and alleged racism- Holiday sports programming, including hockey, NFL broadcasts, and the station’s Christmas scheduleJohn Rocker controversy, Hank Aaron, Yahoo Broadcast RealAudio archives, Windows Media Player, WQAM station management, WKAT call-in radio, college binge drinking, Neil Rogers listener complaints

Neil Rogers discusses Senator Larry Craig’s airport sex scandal, Fred Thompson’s presidential campaign, and criticism of the Bush administration’s Iraq intelligence record. Much of the episode focuses on South Florida radio, including WQAM’s commercial-heavy new morning show, the departure of Jim DeFede, and Joel Feinberg’s on-air proposal to negotiate a deal for Neil to move to 790 The Ticket.- Senator Larry Craig’s airport arrest, denial of being gay, and conservative religious hypocrisy- WQAM’s new Joe Rose and Jason Jackson morning show, including its heavy commercial load and Drew Rosenhaus appearances- Joel Feinberg’s call to Neil and the proposed on-air contract negotiations over a possible move to 790 The Ticket- Jim DeFede’s departure from 940 WINZ and reports that he may return to another South Florida outlet- Neil’s complaints about WQAM management, programming decisions, promotion, production materials, and contract treatment- Fred Thompson’s presidential campaign, celebrity-driven politics, and discussion of Bush administration intelligence before the Iraq invasion- Poll question: “Who is your least favorite departed QAM host?”Larry Craig airport scandal, Joel Feinberg WQAM, 790 The Ticket, Jim DeFede WINZ, Drew Rosenhaus morning show, Fred Thompson 2008, least favorite QAM host poll